TorAa Mirror

My blog will mirror our life and experiences in Norway and other places around the world. With a certain sense of humour and self irony.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Papa has to do what Papa has to do - vacation

Both Anna and Solvi have Vacation, but papa did work this morning and even this evening. In the meantime, he had to do what a man have to do these days:
Beeing women's Chauffeur. They wanted to go to Sweden.Shopping of course. It’s not that far from the Summer House – let’s say around 75 minutes. Each way. Plus 2 hours Shopping.
Papa went hungry, so he bought a baguette ++.
When the women in question discovered that fact, what do you think happened?

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Live report from Summerhouse in Norway

Here you see Anna and Solvi playing after dinner.
Do you know the name of the Game?
Here we call it Kina Sjakk
You know what might that mean?
It ended with a draw. At 9:15 pm. Oslo fiord in the background

Well, just a short report before we leave for Istanbul and Solvi will look after Felicia and Rosa (our Cats).
PS. Did you know that you can see by yourself where the History of Northern Europe changed?
About 200 years ago. In Paradise Bay - Oslo. You are only a Click away - Papa will be your Guide.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Papa and Anna – Wednesday June 23-2010.

Report from Norway - Midsummer

Anna did paint:
when Papa picked Wild Strawberries
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And admired the Flowers:
What else? See – Anna really did a great job:

What is this? You know it
:
Have you seen? Anna cleaned the Wooden Deck as well.
Tomatoes, hot pepper etc , some weeks later than normal, but they will come in due time..
So, what next? Food? Fish? Yeah. Secret recepie;-)
And some sliced Carrots.
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Next? Papa need some Salt Water treatment: Old feet you know. LOL.
Then, Rosa was very reluctant regarding her human slaves and tried to stay very incognito:
Ok, Papa had to admit he did some professional work as well…
But that is in Norwegian, a language less than about 1 out 1000 understand here on planet Earth. Excotic?
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btw. I did receive this from my Som to Fatthers day:

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Papa experiences a strange Saturday - travel in Norway

Hi, my dear readers.
This Saturday we have had 3 Seaons within 5 hours here in the Summerhouse. Temperatures ranging from 9C – 48F to 22C – 72F.
From Noon to 5 PM: Sunshine, Heavy Rain, Thunder, Sunshine, Rain. Storm and no wind at all.
Rosa prefered to stay inside. The best weatherforecast there is.
Here are some proofs :
Rain and wind
Suddenly changed to blue Water
Moments later: Then Rain again…
Chairs on the Platform
Suddenly: Wet deck reflecting Sunshine
View from the Kitchen. Wet Rocks. 60 feet right up.
What to do but lit up in the Fireplace…
or watching TV – The royal wedding in Sweden…
or looking up and see some sudden blue sky…
… and checking out the Tomatoes and The Hot Peppers.Felicia is the one of us that handles changing weather the best. She is the Queen of all seasons.
Have a great time all of you.Remember OsloBG?
You can as well visit our visit to the Japanese Garden in Portland, OR.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Cats on Tuesday

Hi dear Cat-friends,
It’s have been a a too long time since last report and visit to “Cats on Tuesdays.” Just a short report from Norway.
Stompa is still missing, since April 22. No reports about him the last 2 weeks. We still hope…
Our two female Cats moved with us to the Summer House 4 weeks ago. They love their freedom, but it has been a chilly Spring. Here is Felicia to the left and Mr Grey to the Right. Yes, there have been “Cat-Music” around for a while. Here on the Roof, over the Rest-Room. However they can take advantage of freedom. See the Male Cat in the Centre. And Felica and Rosa. After this, we have heard no mating sounds. Click on the Photo and you’ll see what I mean:-)
Relaxing. Here Rosa.
And Hunting. Like Felcia.
Like us, the Cats have long Days. We are away for 12 hours – Monday to Friday.
Have a nice time with your beautiful Cats.
What we really wish: Your presence during OsloBG in August 19-21-2010

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Papa takes some Photos on a Rainy Saturday

What to do, when the rain is pouring down on a Saturday? Well, papa did think about the small things in daily life. Things that matters, without the big headlines. Panfried potatoes Green Tomatoes Bananas Chopping Carrots All Green. Norwegian Jungle or is it the Local Rain Forest? It is White Fish, even it looks pink here, like chicken fillets;-) Chopped Spring Onion Rosa is of course inside Parabol and wet, wet – too wet for drying outside.

Rasberries - Flowering Let’s dance - (from the Wall) Chili peppers… Salt Stone . Salt from Wieliczka Salt Mine Near Krakow, Poland. Biscuits for Cheeze. Traditional Norwegian Feast Appetizer: Shrimp cabaret, or Shrimps in Aspic – you can see all the ingredians. A very traditional vegetable: Cabbage – Here what we call summer Cabbage. Just pour some white wine before heating – do not cook for to long – should be served both crispy and warm. Wish you all a happy Week;-) Bratwürts – Small ones. After the Rain, some blue Sky.